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Wirral News for 9 August 2006

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Salvage operation starts as Neptune plan is sunk Aug 09 2006

WIRRAL Council and Neptune Developments are going back to the drawing board after their ambitious proposals for New Brighton were formally rejected. Read

Drink-driver who mowed down pedestrian jailed for six years Aug 09 2006

A MOTORIST who mowed down a woman as she crossed a road holding her husband's hand has been jailed for six years. Read

Model boat club has that sinking feeling Aug 09 2006

THE president of New Brighton Model Boat Club has warned the collapse of the scheme could seal the fate of the resort's historic model boating facility. Read

Bring along teddy to join the fun Aug 09 2006

CHILDREN can join in with Wirral's first Food and Drink Festival by attending aspecial teddy bears picnic. Read

Brave neighbours praised by family Aug 09 2006

THE family of a great-grandfather left fighting for his life after being hit by a stolen car have praised the "hero" residents who pursued the teenage joyriders. Read

Anti-drink and drug campaign Aug 09 2006

THE latest phase of a campaign to deter youngsters from drinking was launched at the Wirral Show over the weekend. Read

Exhibition of rare naval treasures Aug 09 2006

A RARE collection of shipping memorabilia has gone on display at Wallasey Town Hall. Read

Little piece of history is returned to region Aug 09 2006

A LITTLE piece of history wrapped in a pocket-handkerchief has returned home to Merseyside after 70 years. Read

This isn't just a new building - it's an M&S Aug 09 2006

WORK is finally under way on the new Marks & Spencer in Telegraph Road, Heswall. Read

Taking to the roads Aug 09 2006

WIRRAL took a step back in time as the seventh annual Wirral Historic Vehicle Rally hit the streets on last week. Read

Parents celebrate news of reprieve for primary school Aug 09 2006

PARENTS of pupils at a closure-threatened primary school are celebrating after the school won a reprieve. Read

Greens pleased Aug 09 2006

POLITICAL leaders across Wirral expressed their surprise and disappointment at the refusal of the Neptune scheme but said they were determined to find a way forward for New Brighton's regeneration. Read

Crisis for local building industry Aug 09 2006

MERSEYSIDE'S construction industry is facing a crisis unless more is done to help skilled tradesmen find jobs. Read

Walker fell 100ft to his death Aug 09 2006

A WALKER born in Wallasey died after falling 100 feet from Pillar Rock in the Lake District. Read

Call to heal splits in community Aug 09 2006

LAST week's decision has been described as a victory for "common sense" by those opposed to the development. Read

Parents pay tribute to tragic Eluned Aug 09 2006

THE devastated parents of a teenager killed on her way home from an 18th birthday party have paid tribute to their daughter. Read

How do we save our resort? Aug 09 2006

OPPOSING parties in New Brighton are hoping to reach an agreement this week on how to revive plans to regenerate the resort.Read

Resort revamp back on agenda Aug 09 2006

PLANS for the £75m redevelopment of New Brighton could be given a new lease of life despite rejection by the Government, it emerged last night . Read

Demolished wall still waiting to be rebuilt Aug 09 2006

AN INSURANCE firm has been accused of damaging Port Sunlight's picture postcard appearance - by taking too long to fix a wall. Read

Cammell Laird name is sold Aug 09 2006

THE final nail in the coffin of the Cammell Laird shipyard has been struck with the announcement this week of the sale of the name and trademark. Read

Essential work will close roads Aug 09 2006

UNITED Utilities is carrying out essential work in Mount Road, Bebington to replace a section of pipework. Read

Trust role for Clatterbridge Aug 09 2006

CLATTERBRIDGE Centre for Oncology has been given the official go-ahead to become an NHS Foundation Trust. Read

Crowds flocked to Wirral Show Aug 09 2006

THE 30th Wirral Show has been described by organisers as the best yet. Read

Charged over death of student Aug 09 2006

A POLISH carpenter appeared in court on Monday charged with drink-driving and causing the death of an 18 year-old Wirral student. Read

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